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Navi Mumbai, December 25, 2025: Nearly 30 years after it was first envisioned to ease pressure on Mumbai’s overburdened aviation network, the greenfield Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) became operational on Thursday with the landing of an IndiGo Airbus A320 from Bengaluru at 8 am. The aircraft received a traditional water cannon salute, marking the formal start of commercial operations at the new airport.The launch represents a major expansion of Mumbai’s aviation infrastructure and a significant milestone in India’s broader push to build future-ready transport facilities. With NMIA now functional, Mumbai joins global cities such as London, New York, Tokyo…